Discover the Pharaohs

1 country4 UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites7-night dahabiya Nile River cruise? NEW TOUR!Discover the authentic side of Egypt as you uncover the significant and historic sights of Cairo and Giza including the famous Great Pyramids and the Sphinx. Relax on a 7-night cruise along the Nile River on a luxuriously appointed dahabiya. Explore the stunning ancient temples of Luxor and Kom Ombo, and be amazed by the scale of Abu Simbel. Cairo's beating heartJoin an expert Egyptologist guide as you stand in awe of the iconic structure of Egypt, including the Great Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza. Head to the energetic beating heart of Cairo to dig deeper into Egypt's history as we uncover the many priceless treasures and artefacts in the Egyptian Museum. Get a true taste of local culture as we discover Cairo's rich cuisine at a local cooking class and enjoy our culinary creations for lunch. Experience Egyptian eleganceWind down in boutique accommodation at a deluxe guest house away from the general tourist areas in Cairo. Board an opulent dahabiya in Luxor to spend 7 nights sailing the magnificent Nile. Take in the fascinating life here as we meander along, enjoying highlights along the way such as the Valley of the Kings and the temples of Karnak, Luxor, Horus and Kom Ombo. Disembark the cruise and head to the airport to fly to the spectacular Abu Simbel, before finishing the tour back in lively Cairo.

Accommodation & Meals

11 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 9 dinners, including group welcome and farewell dinners

Tour Guides

English-speaking Egyptologist guides

Porterage

Porterage include where available

Sightseeing

Unlock the mysteries of Egypt's ancient civilisation

Visit the awe-inspiring Great Pyramids of Giza. Our tour includes plenty of time to soak up the power of these magnificent structures before we visit a nearby vantage point and then continue on to the famous Sphinx.

Visit the world-renowned Egyptian Museum whose priceless artefacts include those of the Pharaoh Tutankhamen.

Unwind on a seven-night luxury dahabiya cruise on the Nile from Luxor to Aswan.

Explore the West Bank, including the Colossi of Memnon, the Valley of the Kings (where we enter some of the tombs of the pharaohs) and the massive Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.

Visit the beautiful Luxor and Karnak Temples, where each year elaborate festivals and ceremonies were performed to appease the gods.

Travel to the magnificent Temple of Horus (the Falcon God) in Edfu.

Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo which currently displays some of the crocodile mummies discovered in the vicinity.

Explore Aswan including the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and the beautiful Temple of Isis on Philae Island.

Visit the stunning temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari at Abu Simbel. This is a must-see while in Egypt, which most other companies offer only as an optional extra. We include it!

Tour Provider

Bunnik Tours

Number of Days

14

Price From

AUD $9,945

Start Location

Egypt

End Location

Egypt

Age Range

Avg. 50+

Group Size

2 to 12

Tour Style

Comfort

Tour Themes

Slow paced, Small Marine/Cruise

Physical Rating

Moderate

Incudes Flights

Yes

Tour departure dates

Start

End

Availability

Price

05 Feb 2019

18 Feb 2019

Available

AUD $9,465

05 Mar 2019

18 Mar 2019

Available

AUD $9,465

02 Apr 2019

15 Apr 2019

Available

AUD $9,465

11 Jun 2019

24 Jun 2019

Available

AUD $9,165

09 Jul 2019

22 Jul 2019

Available

AUD $9,465

06 Aug 2019

19 Aug 2019

Available

AUD $9,465

10 Sep 2019

23 Sep 2019

Available

AUD $9,465

08 Oct 2019

21 Oct 2019

Available

AUD $9,765

05 Nov 2019

18 Nov 2019

Available

AUD $9,665

03 Dec 2019

16 Dec 2019

Available

AUD $9,665

07 Jan 2020

20 Jan 2020

Available

AUD $9,665

04 Feb 2020

17 Feb 2020

Available

AUD $9,665

10 Mar 2020

23 Mar 2020

Available

AUD $9,665

26 May 2020

08 Jun 2020

Available

AUD $9,465

09 Jun 2020

22 Jun 2020

Available

AUD $9,465

ItineraryExpand

Discover the Pharaohs

Abbreviation: [B,L,D] Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 1. Depart Australia

Day 2. Arrive Cairo

Welcome to Cairo, the sprawling capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa. This evening we'll enjoy a group welcome dinner to meet our fellow travellers. [D]

Day 3. Giza Excursion

Our touring in Egypt begins at the oldest structures in existence, the amazing Great Pyramids of Giza. We'll visit the nearby Great Sphinx, with the body of a lion and the head of a king, often referred to as the national symbol of Egypt. We'll then visit the Pyramids of Dahshur. Here we'll see the 'Bent' and 'Red' pyramids built by King Senefru. [B]

Day 4. Cairo

After breakfast we head to the lively heart of Cairo to visit the world-famous Egyptian Museum, home to Tutankhamun's priceless treasures and many other historic artefacts.

Special Experience: Delve into the magnificent cuisine of Cairo as we take a local cooking class and enjoy our culinary creations for lunch.

Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure. [B,L]

Day 5. Cairo - Luxor - Nile Cruise

This morning we fly to Luxor in Upper Egypt.

Embark Cruise: This afternoon we board our Nile River cruise ship.

Special Experience: We set off on our opulently appointed dahabiya, where we will spend the next week sailing in luxury.

We cross the Nile to the West Bank and Valley of the Kings and explore some of the tombs carved deep into the limestone rock. Each tomb is elaborately painted with rich colours and hieroglyphics, honouring the tomb's occupants. We next continue to the adjacent Valley of the Queens, the impressive necropolis for Egypt's ancient queens. We also visit the Temple of Medinet Habu, housing incredibe reliefs of the defeat of the Sea People during Ramses III reign. [B,L,D]

Day 6. Nile Cruise

Today we'll discover the fascinating Karnak Temple, dedicated to the Pharaoh Amun. Approximately 30 pharaohs contributed to the temple's structure over time, which explains its monumental size! We'll then visit Luxor Temple, once connected to Karnak Temple by a 3-kilometre-long Avenue of Sphinxes. Luxor Temple is also home to a 25-metre pink granite obelisk, which was part of a matching pair until the 1830s when one was given to France. It now stands in the centre of the Place de la Concorde in Paris. [B,L,D]

Day 7. Nile Cruise

SIt back and relax as our dahabiya sets sail for Edfu this morning, crossing the lock at Esna and continuing south. [B,L,D]

Day 8. Nile Cruise

This morning we visit the magnificent Temple of Horus, dedicated to the Falcon God. This beautiful ancient temple is one of the best-preserved in Egypt and the second-largest after Karnak Temple. [B,L,D]

Day 9. Nile Cruise

We cruise to the riverside Temple of Kom Ombo today, dedicated to the gods Sobek and Harris, before continuing to Aswan this evening. [B,L,D]

Day 10. Nile Cruise

Enjoy a day at leisure relaxing and taking in the landscape and local life as we cruise the Nile. [B,L,D]

Day 11. Nile Cruise

This morning we'll explore Aswan. Highlights of our sightseeing include the High Dam, the Old Dam and the picturesque Temple of Isis on Philae Island. This beautifully tranquil temple is the perfect spot to spend some time simply enjoying your surrounds. [B,L,D]

Day 12. Nile Cruise

Disembark Cruise: We farewell the crew ready for more incredible sightseeing.

Special Experience: This morning we'll transfer to the airport for our flight to visit the incredible twin temples of Abu Simbel. The temples were originally carved out of the mountainside during the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II in the 13th century BC, as a monument to himself and his queen, Nefertari.